[1][2] The concert performances were primarily by Irish musicians, although Elvis Costello and Chris Rea, both Englishmen of Irish descent, were designated "honorary Irishmen" for the day; the event was promoted by Jim Aiken.

[2] All profits from the concert and subsequent album, Live for Ireland, went to the Self Aid Trust.

[1] The song chosen for the finale was "Let's Make it Work", written by Christy Moore and Dublin songwriter Paul Doran.

[2] Tributes were paid to Phil Lynott who had died just 4 months earlier, including a performance by a reformed Thin Lizzy with Gary Moore on lead vocals.

[1] The line-up included: Note: There have been multiple versions of this album, with varying tracks, in different formats and across different territories